Les Terrasses 2021 - Château Pesquié

Depending on the wine region we find ourselves in, one can observe the arrangement of vineyards in terraces. This cultivation system is employed in areas where the land is steep, making it difficult for roots to establish. Without this type of terracing in mountainous areas, vine cultivation would not be feasible. The creation of these terraces allows the vine to grow securely and facilitates better soil and water management. However, the work is significantly more expensive and requires manual labour at all times, as mechanisation is not possible. A winery that has been employing this methodology at the foot of Mont Ventoux (the highest mountain in the Provence region) since its inception in 1973 is the Chaudière family. Three generations have expertly promoted AOC Ventoux, and currently, under the stewardship of brothers Alexandre and Frédéric, it stands as one of the benchmark wineries in the region and the southern Rhône. Among the labels they bottle in their magnificent château